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Richard "Hikakairua" TOOPI

Richard TOOPI Obituary

1.9.1935 - 2.1.2026

Passed away peacefully at his home in Hawera. He will sadly missed by Murray, Ally, Ben, Alex, Mollie, Nicky and families.

R.I.P.
Published by Taranaki Daily News on Jan. 7, 2026.

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Bruce Walker Tauranga South

January 9, 2026

RIP Dick...my condolences to all the families...Eltham through & through, a lot of flagons ago..."Moose"

Maurice and Carol Davis

January 8, 2026

Fond memories of Dick calling into the Dairy back in the day. Maurice also remembers the Tanker driving days with the great man

Murray Hancock

January 8, 2026

My condolences to the Toopi family , I knew Dick when I worked at the Taranaki Dairy co he was a legend and part of a great team ,all the best Murray Hancock.

Maurice Selby

January 7, 2026

I new dick when he used to bring his car into stanners motors Eltham when I worked there. He always happy and great to deal with. Regards to family, Maurice Selby

Rodney Wilson

January 7, 2026

Condolences to Dicks Family. I have known Dick since 1965 when he joined the Taranaki Dairy Company Eltham Branch as a Tanker Driver. A few years later I became the Tanker scheduler for the Company and Dick became one of the Senior Drivers. He was a very good driver and a great worker and could always be relied on to help out doing extra loads our even helping out in the Transport Office when the need arises. Dick was also a great mate of mine back in those earlier years when we were working together. We lost contact with each other when I went farming, but since I retired recently I managed to catch up with him again and we talked about our many memories of our days gone by. Dick was a highly respected team mate and a great friend. So sad to see him pass away as we had many stories still to tell.
So Dick you RIP. Condolences to your Family. Rodney.

Rodney Wilson

January 6, 2026

Condolences to Dicks Family. I have known Dick since 1965 when he joined the Taranaki Dairy Company Eltham Branch as a Tanker Driver. A few years later I became the scheduler for the Company and Dick become one of the Senior Drivers. He was a very good driver and a great worker and could always be relied on to help out doing extra loads when the need arises. Dick was also a great mate of mine back in those early years. I lost contact with him when I went farming but since I retired I managed to catch up with him again and we talked about many memories. Dick was a highly respected team mate and a great friend. So sad to see him pass away. So Dick RIP.Condolences Rodney.

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